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Any written descriptions of buildings will profit from the use of accurate technical terms needed to describe certain parts of a building. This guide, which highlights the most common terms for features and elements of most Manitoba buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is an essential resource for this work.

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For local buildings and sites that are municipally designated it is necessary to develop clear and concise descriptions of the main heritage values and extant physical qualities that embody those values.

This guide is essential in the development of these “Statements of Significance.” It is suggested that people interested in this highly technical aspect of heritage communication contact the Historic Resources Branch for more information.

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A sample report used to help a municipal council, or its municipal heritage advisory committee (if it has one) to determine whether a building has the requisite claims to be considered for local heritage status, including municipal designation.